Hundreds of Beavers

Hundreds of Beavers is a 2022 American independent black-and-white slapstick comedy film directed by Mike Cheslik, in his feature directorial debut, and co-written with Ryland Brickson Cole Tews.

Hundreds of Beavers is a 2022 American independent black-and-white slapstick comedy film directed by Mike Cheslik in his feature directorial debut and co-written with Ryland Brickson Cole Tews. The film stars Tews as Jean Kayak, an applejack maker who becomes a fur trapper and battles a colony of beavers in the 19th-century North American wilderness.

Premise

The film follows Jean Kayak after his applejack business collapses and he is forced into the wilderness. He tries to become a skilled fur trapper while confronting increasingly absurd challenges, including hundreds of beavers.

Production

Hundreds of Beavers was made as an independent film and was directed by Mike Cheslik, who previously worked in visual effects. The film is notable for its black-and-white style, practical effects, and silent-film-inspired comedy.

Release

The film premiered in 2022 and later received a U.S. theatrical release in early 2024. It was also released on streaming shortly afterward.

Reception

The film drew attention from critics for its high-energy slapstick style and unusual premise. Reviewers have frequently described it as cult-friendly and compared it to classic silent comedy traditions.